John Muller

Faculty Mentor
Jonathan Auguste
Assistant Professor

Research Areas/Interests
Ecological and evoluntionary factors involved in emergence, dispersal, and persistence of arboviruses, through surveillance and experimental infection studies 

Most Recent Publication
Fine-scale habitat associations of Oklahoma's longspurs

How long have you been in your postdoctoral position at Virginia Tech?
Began in April 2022

Briefly describe the research project you are working on as a postdoctoral associate at Virginia Tech. What is the problem you are addressing? What is the expected impact of your work?
I am studying the distribution and abundance of mosquito borne viruses across Virginia. This is expected to help Virginia health departments better address viral-sickness by knowing which diseases are occuring in which areas. 

Why did you choose to pursue postdoctoral training at Virginia Tech?
My wife is a doctoral candidate here, so this location makes sense as we both seek to advance our training and careers. 

What are your career goals?
My professional goal is to become a professor at a middle-sized university, with a research program containing a small number of graduate and undergraduate students, and a moderate teaching load, or work for a government agency (e.g., CDC or USDA) on disease related problems. 

How do you see the resources available to postdoctoral associates at Virginia Tech generally and via this program specifically being helpful to your career and professional development?
I look forward to additional resources and training in the areas of grant writing and communication.